Robert Byron Howe Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our loving father, Robert Byron Howe Jr passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 16, 2013, surrounded by family members. He was born on April 15, 1943 in Portland, Maine to Robert Byron Howe and Shirley May Sawyer. He was the oldest of three children. "Bob" is survived by his father, Robert Byron Howe; his brother, Richard T. Howe; his sister Barbara Johnson; his five children, Rebecca Muhlestein (Benjamin), Paul Robert, Monica Cox (Samuel), Roger William (Beverly) Ruth Nilson (Brian); 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley May Sawyer. After he graduated from East High School, he joined the Army National Guard. He played in the 23rd Army Band and he was in the 144th evac unit. Our dad served an LDS mission to Chile. He married Carolyn Howe and they later divorced. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Education and became a life-long teacher. He taught math, Spanish and drivers education. His teaching career lasted over 40 years. He created many wonderful memories for his children by taking his family on many long vacations across the country, including a 6-week trip in a motor home back East. When his children were young he faithfully supported them in all of their sporting, musical and other activities. He loved fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a people person and enjoyed striking up conversations, especially if it included discussing politics. He would tell jokes to anyone he met. Recently he had a few Obama jokes that he loved sharing with people while he was in the hospital. He was a huge BYU sports fan, especially when it came to football. He also loved Nascar and was a Jeff Gordon fan. He never got tired of watching the TV show M*A*S*H. He also like to listen to country music, especially by Anne Murray. We wish to thank the staff at Utah Valley Hospital who lovingly cared for our dad during the last few weeks. There will be a graveside service at the Spanish Fork Cemetery on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to help with medical bills.

Robert Byron Howe Jr

April 15, 1943 - June 16, 2013